Church Street, Oswestry, Shropshire

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · raw umber · titanium white · burnt sienna

secondary · cerulean blue · yellow ochre · ivory black

Mix raw umber and white for the street and building shadows. Use burnt sienna and white for the red brick buildings. Mix cerulean blue, white, and a touch of raw umber for the sky.

techniques

• ·linear perspective
• ·atmospheric perspective
• ·scumbling
• ·glazing
• ·dry brushing

common pitfalls

• →Incorrect perspective leading to distorted buildings.
• →Overly saturated colors that detract from the muted atmosphere.
• →Lack of variation in brushstrokes resulting in a flat appearance.
• →Ignoring the subtle color shifts in the sky and ground.